Quitting Cold Turkey: Why it’s Not a Good Idea
Jodee Redmond
October 6, 2017
Family members and friends of people who have lived with a substance abuse issue often wonder, “Why can’t they just stop?” It’s common for someone addicted to drugs or alcohol to think or say to their loved ones, “I can quit anytime I want to.” The reality is that stopping all at once, or going “cold turkey” isn’t the best decision. Quitting Cold Turkey Doesn’t Solve the Addiction Problem If drug or alcohol addiction treatment